Welcome to the internet home of Michael Merriam, author of fantasy, horror, steampunk, and weird westerns!
You can learn more about me here and my work on my bibliography page.
Here on the home page, you will find the latest updates about my most recent projects. Upcoming appearances are listed here. Everything you need to know about following me online is at this link.
Thanks for visiting! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact me – but please don’t send any unsolicited material for me to read or critique. Such things will be deleted unread for legal reasons.
Coming Soon!
IN TRANSIT: SHORT STORIES ON THE MOVE is a collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories set on planes, trains, automobiles, sailing ships, trolley cars, and space ships.
Award News!
My Weird Western novella TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE was a finalist in the horror category for the inaugural Small Spec Book
Awards!
Recent Projects
From Queen of Swords Press! The Terror at Tierra de Cobre
A new Sixguns & Sorcery novella published by Queen of Swords Press. An all-wowan magnificent seven battles a monster in New Mexico Territory.
Available now from Queen of Swords Press:
Last Car to Annwn Station
One week to save the child, bargain with Death and get the girl…
